Announcements for the week of March 10, 2008

The following are the APALSA announcements for the week of March 10, 2008. The announcements can also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com.
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APALSA DIVERSITY MONTH PROGRAMMING: DOCUMENTARY NIGHT! -- Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Diversity Month Programming: APALSA Documentary Night!
Where: Stuart 409
When: Wednesday 3/12/08, from 5pm - 6:30pm

We will be screening the amazing documentary "Sentenced Home," which follows three Cambodian American men as they confront detention and deportation for minor mistakes they made as teenagers, in a system that offers no second chances. The film sheds light on the devastating impact of harsh immigration laws, and puts a human face on controversial immigration policy. The film is a must-see for those who are interested in immigration policy and its intersection with Asian Pacific Islander communities.

We will be serving CHINESE FOOD!

For more information about the film, go to http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/sentencedhome/film.html.
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FURTHER DIVERSITY MONTH PROGRAMMING!

Watch this space for more information on upcoming Diversity Month events, including APALSA Game Night, and a town meeting discussing diversity issues.
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HELP NEEDED WITH APALSA WEBSITE!

Looking for another way to avoid reading Constitutional Law? Are you a wayward computer science major that somehow found your way to law school? Simply enjoy working on websites for fun? This announcement is for you!

APALSA desperately needs help updating its official website. This is a great opportunity to get involved and add something to your resume, while helping shape APALSA's presence on the internet. If interested, please contact Charlene Kwan at kwancc[at]bc.edu.
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MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY PANEL DISCUSSION -- Second Event, Wednesday, March 12, 2008 (RSVP Deadline March 11, 2008)

The World is Your Oyster!
1Ls! You are on the road to your JD … now what are you going to do with it?

Please join us for a 2008 McDermott Will & Emery Discussion Series exploring a variety of careers in the law. Right now, the whole world of legal careers is open to you – come hear our dynamic speakers address some of the opportunities that await you. This is a great opportunity to:

* Meet our Attorneys
* Hear About the Paths They've Followed
* Get a Glimpse of the Variety of Issues Our Lawyers Are Handling
* Have a Snack and Enter our Drawing!

WHERE/WHEN: McDermott's Boston Office, 28 State Street, 34th Floor, Boston, MA. Each program will begin at 6:00 p.m. and last approximately one hour.

Scheduled Panelists/Dates (March 2008):

* March 5 - Sarah Columbia - Exploring Brave New Worlds: IP Litigation in the 21st Century. McDermott Intellectual Property partner specializing in intellectual property litigation, strategy and positioning.
* March 12 - Mark Pearlstein - The Wide World of Crime: Both Sides of the Criminal Bar. Former Asst. U.S. Attorney, McDermott Trial partner specializing in white collar criminal matters.
* March 19 - Greg Lawrence - It's a Green World After All: Global Renewable Energy, Emissions and New Products. McDermott Regulatory & Gov't Affairs partner specializing in energy-related transactions.

R.S.V.P: To Joanne Abrams (jabrams[at]mwe.com). Responses must be received by the day prior to each program. Space may be limited, so please respond early to ensure a seat.
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BAY AREA LEGAL DIRECTORY NOW AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE IN APALSA OFFICE

Lawrence Ma, a BC Law alum from the Class of 2001, who is based in San Francisco, has sent us copies of the 2008 Directory of Bay Area Law Firms and the 2007-2008 BASF (Bar Association of San Francisco) Directory. These could be valuable resources for those interested in seeking employment in the Bay Area for the summer.

If you would like to arrange a time to access these resources, please email Charlene Kwan at kwancc[at]bc.edu.
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PLEASE NOTE: The bulletin board outside the APALSA office is being updated on a semi-regular basis with job postings, applications for fellowships, Asian-American interest materials and other information. Feel free to stop by and check it out!